A whole host of updates surrounding ongoings at Premier League outfit Fulham have come to the fore on Sunday evening.
First up comes confirmation that head coach Marco Silva has come to the decision to stay put at Craven Cottage.
The subject of Silva’s future has of course taken its place front and centre in the headlines at Fulham over the course of the last couple of weeks.
This comes after Saudi giants Al Ahli tabled a lucrative €20 million-per-year contract to lure the Portuguese to Jeddah.
As confirmed by a host of sources on Sunday afternoon, though, Silva, in the end, has come to the decision to remain in west London.
Fulham manager Marco Silva (right) looks dejected after the final whistle in the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Tuesday April 25, 2023. 2PR0YXE Fulham manager Marco Silva (right) looks dejected after the final whistle in the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Tuesday April 25, 2023. (Alamy Stock Photo)
Next on the agenda comes an allegedly imminent arrival at Craven Cottage.
Fresh off a disappointing campaign on the books of Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers, Jimenez, is it understood, is on the verge of a £5.5 million Cottagers switch.
As things stand, it remains unclear whether or not the Mexican international will act as a replacement or partner for Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is continuing to push for a move to Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal.
SAMARA, RUSSIA – JULY 02: Raul Jimenez in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena. (Photo by Lukasz Laskowski/ PressFocus/ MB Media) (Alamy Stock Photo)
Turning attentions towards the defensive ranks in west London, discussions remain in full swing for a pair of reinforcements to Marco Silva’s backline, too.
As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, deals for both Southampton standout Mohammed Salisu and Ajax stopper Calvin Bassey to make the move to Fulham are very much ‘on’.
Fulham recap on busy Sunday ⚪️⚫️
◉ Raúl Jiménez joins on £5.5m deal from Wolves — exclusive story confirmed.
◉ Marco Silva STAYS. €40m two year deal proposal from Al Ahli, rejected.
◉ Aleksandar Mitrović pushing to join Al Hilal.
◉ Salisu and Bassey deals ON. pic.twitter.com/dz81oNzO33
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2023
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